Design Manager

Position Design Manager Industry Fashion Retail Apparel Design Employment Type Full Time Experience 14 years in menswear design within fashion retail Qualification Estimated Qualification like Bachelor Degree holder Diploma Degree Certificate Salary AED to Location Dubai United Arab Emirates Company DXB Solutions Description DXBsolutions is seeking a seasoned Design Manager to lead the creative vision and product development for our menswear line This senior role suits a proactive leader with deep retail experience strong team management skills and a handson approach to designing commercially successful collections Key responsibilities Lead endtoend menswear design projects from seasonal direction and concept to final tech packs and production handover Manage and mentor a design team while coordinating with merchandising sourcing and production stakeholders Drive seasonal trend direction oversee fit development and ensure commercial viability across assortments Source fabrics and trims evaluate suppliers and translate design concepts into detailed technical specifications Prepare and maintain techpacks review samples and resolve fit or quality issues during development Collaborate with buying and merchandising teams to align assortment strategy pricing and launch plans Maintain a strong design portfolio and ensure timely delivery of ranges for retail calendar deadlines Candidate profile Proven track record creating retailready menswear collections with successful product launches Strong leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders Excellent understanding of fit fabric sourcing garment construction and techpack creation Portfolio that demonstrates trendled commercial design and retail success Experience or familiarity with markets such as South Africa Europe UK Spain France Germany Poland Turkey and Ireland is preferred